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Shamar Joseph Creates History: It's said on the cricket field that catches win matches. But when it comes to a big stage like the T20 World Cup, every catch taken on the boundary is etched in the pages of history. A similar history was created in the T20 World Cup 2026 match between the West Indies and Italy.
West Indies fast bowler Shamar Joseph achieved something with his fielding and bowling that no one has ever achieved in cricket history.
Shamar Joseph's 'double blast': 4 wickets and 4 catches
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West Indies proved their dominance by defeating Italy by 42 runs on the Kolkata ground. But this match was completely in the name of Shamar Joseph. Joseph not only took four wickets with his lethal bowling, but also displayed cheetah-like agility in fielding, taking four brilliant catches.
World Record Alert: Shamar Joseph has become the only cricketer, male or female, to take four catches and four wickets in a single T20 International match.
Most Catches in a T20 WC Match (Non-Wicketkeeper) List
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In the history of the T20 World Cup, the record for the most catches taken by a fielder (non-wicketkeeper) in a single match is '4 catches'. Only five players have made it to this exclusive club so far:
| Player | Team | vs | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darren Sammy | West Indies | Ireland | 2010 |
| Aiden Markram | South Africa | Bangladesh | 2024 |
| Glenn Maxwell | Australia | Namibia | 2024 |
| George Munsey | Scotland | Italy | 2026 |
| Shamar Joseph | West Indies | Italy | 2026 |
Also Read: Top 3 Teams with Most Consecutive Wins in T20 World Cup History
West Indies vs Italy: Match Highlights & Key Statistics
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West Indies, batting first, set a target of 166 runs for Italy. In reply, Italy couldn't withstand the West Indies bowling and were bowled out for just 123 runs in 18 overs.
Joseph's lethal bowling
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26-year-old Shamar Joseph conceded only 30 runs in his 4-over spell, dismissing four key Italian batsmen.
- Harry Manenti (8)
- Grant Stewart (12)
- Thomas Dreka (5)
- Ali Hasan (0)
Shamar Joseph's Unbelievable Fielding
In addition to his bowling, Joseph broke Italy's back in the field by taking the catches of Anthony Mosca, Syed Naqvi, JJ Smuts, and wicketkeeper Gian Meade, etching his name in the record books.
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